Crime
Leaked Epstein Emails Allegedly Expose Private Discussions with Journalist Michael Wolff on Managing Trump’s Reported Ties to Epstein
NEW YORK — Newly surfaced emails purportedly linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein are raising renewed questions about potential connections between Epstein and former President Donald Trump, though the documents remain unverified by any major news outlet or independent authority.
According to the alleged correspondence, which has circulated online as part of the latest purported “Epstein files,” Epstein and journalist Michael Wolff appeared to exchange private emails discussing how to manage public scrutiny surrounding Trump’s past associations with Epstein.
In one alleged 2019 message, Epstein reportedly wrote to Wolff:
“Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever. Of course, he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.”
The statement appears to reference incidents at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private Florida estate, and implies the former president may have been aware of Epstein’s illicit activities involving underage girls.
However, no independent evidence has been presented to verify the claim.
Another alleged exchange from 2015 purportedly shows Wolff advising Epstein on a media strategy regarding Trump’s comments about their past association.
“I think you should let him hang himself. If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, that gives you valuable PR and political currency… He can hang himself in a way that potentially generates a positive benefit for you,” the email reads.
The same set of messages also suggests that CNN had been preparing to question Trump about Epstein during a live interview or press event, though this too remains unsubstantiated.
Experts and media analysts are cautioning the public to approach the alleged leaks with skepticism.
Cybersecurity professionals note the potential for deepfake text forgeries or manipulated files to emerge from online “data dumps” tied to the ongoing release of Epstein-related materials.
If authenticated, the emails could represent a major political revelation. However, in the absence of verification, they remain speculative and potentially misleading.
As of now, no official agency, court, or credible media organization has confirmed the authenticity of the alleged communications.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.